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MILITAEY EQUITATION. 



Military Equitation consists in the 

 skilful and ready application of the Aids, 

 by which the rider guides and controls the 

 Horse in all his paces ; and in a settled 

 balance of the body, which enables him to 

 preserve a firm seat in every variety of 

 movement. 



The Aids in Horsemanship are — the 

 motions and proper application of the 

 bridle hand and legs, to direct and deter- 

 mine the turnings and paces of the Horse. 



This Science is indispensably requisite 

 for the Military Horseman, in order that, 

 being able to govern his horse by the aid 

 of his legs and bridle hand, he may have 

 the right hand at full liberty for the use of 

 his weapons, and be capable on all occasions, 

 whether acting singly or in a squadron, of 

 performing with ease his various duties. 



The system of Equitation laid down in 

 the following pages is calculated to ensure 



